The 10 Best Hair Repair Products to Bring Your Hair Back to Life

1. OLAPLEX No.0 Intensive Bond Building

This professional-inspired treatment primes your hair for deeper repair by rebuilding hair bonds, strengthening, and protecting hair integrity. Use as the first step in a two-part at-home system with OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector (sold separately) to strengthen and repair all types of damaged hair. Redesigned for a quick and targeted stream application, the No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment features an easy-to-use nozzle that primes the hair and delivers the highest concentration of the patented bond-building technology of any OLAPLEX at-home product.

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2. Luseta Color Brightening Shampoo

Color Brightening Shampoo should be used by those with blonde or gray hair if they would like to eliminate the yellow or brassy undertones. The violet pigment contained in the shampoo cancels out the yellow tones or the brassy red tones. It leaves the hair with a truer color, whether it is naturally blonde or gray or is color-treated. It also offers a gentle clean that isn’t damaging to overly-treated hair strands. Made with coconut oil that is packed with fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants which help nourish, moisturize, and condition hair. Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in the body, which contributes to the production of healthy hair. It’s particularly good for hair chemically damaged from coloring.

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3. Keratin Complex Keratin Obsessed Treatment Spray

Keratin Complex's Keratin Obsessed is an award-winning lightweight all-in-one spray that is packed with 30 benefits for all hair types looking to experience the amazing benefits of Keratin Complex's proprietary Signature Keratin — instantly! Increases manageability and dramatically cuts down blow-dry time while nourishing, smoothing, and reducing color-fading. Powered by Keratin Complex proprietary Signature Keratin, hydrolyzed silk amino acids, and coconut oil to nourish and moisturize. For all hair types and color shades.

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4. In Common Mini Magic Myst Universal Elixir

This TSA-approved, multi-functional leave-in detangler transforms hair right before your eyes. Magic Myst delivers what your hair needs and where it needs it, giving you results so brilliant that it'll have you believing in magic. Formulated to enhance, strengthen and restore the hair's unique balance with repair and hydration, Magic Myst reinforces and seals the cuticle to dramatically repair damage while detangling and protecting against heat damage. Vitamin B3 nourishes and restores the scalp creating an optimal environment for healthy hair growth while strengthening the hair fiber from root to tip. This universal elixir is perfect for all hair types and textures.

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5. Fekkai Shea Butter Curl Refresh

This sulfate-free Curl Refresh spray hydrates and refreshes second-and third-day curls without weighing them down. Suited for all curl types, including afro-textured hair, kinky curls, tighter coils, and thick or coarse curls. A blend of natural shea butter (karite) and monoi oil delivers potent nourishment and moisture, smoothes strands, eliminates frizz and tangles, and helps reduce split ends and frizz while amplifying your hair’s natural radiance. The proprietary Environmental Protection Complex features Pro-Vitamin B5 for heat protection, Specialty Rice Protein for solar protection, and Edelweiss Flower Extract for anti-pollution and environmental protection.

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6. Fekkai Shea Butter Defining Gel Curl Memory

Looking for the best products to repair damaged curly hair? This nourishing, sulfate-free crème helps define curls and gives textured tresses more elasticity and hydration. Suited for all curl types, including afro-textured hair, kinky curls, tighter coils, and thick or coarse curls. A blend of natural shea butter (karite) and monoi oil delivers potent nourishment and moisture, smoothes strands, eliminates frizz and tangles, and helps reduce split ends and frizz while amplifying your hair’s natural radiance. Jojoba esters, rich in vitamins and minerals, strengthen and seal in moisture. The formula is clean, vegan, and sustainable. It is also sulfate, silicone, paraben, phthalate, gluten, and cruelty-free.

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7. In Common Velvet Cloud Universal Mask

Looking for one of the best hair repair and growth products? Better question: who needs a conditioner when you can reap the benefits of a mask? Velvet Cloud is a rich yet lightweight, moisture-balancing mask designed for all hair types and textures. Packed with essential moisturizing ingredients, it nourishes the hair without weighing it down. Made with argan oil that is proven to hydrate and soften your hair. Argan oil’s high content of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E naturally helps increase hair’s elasticity and restore shine to dull, lifeless hair. It’s also a powerful antioxidant, UV-protector, and free radical neutralizer. Coconut fruit extract supports hair growth while softening your strands.

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8. Philip B. Thermal Protection Spray

A botanically-powered thermal protectant and weightless styling primer that shields hair against the ravages of heat styling and sun. The spray helps build texture, enhances shine, and scents hair with light notes of pure oud. Safflower oleosomes, mongongo oil, vitamin E, and a potent L-Amino Acid Complex repair and protect fragile strands. This spray creates an invisible, weightless shield against hot styling tools, the sun, chlorine, and saltwater. Sweet blue lupine peptides offer superior color hold to keep color from fading or turning. Doubles as a hair perfume; infused with the light, sweet-woody scent of pure oud essence.

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9. Philip B. Lovin' Leave-in Conditioner

A light moisturizing styling crème that provides definition, gets rid of flyaways, and gives hair a soft gleam. This conditioner repairs, polishes, and seals dry ends while preventing color fading without weighing hair down. It also tames frizz and shields against heat-styling damage. The exclusive amino acid complex and proteins help to strengthen your hair. Chamomile, aloe, and henna add moisture, shine, and smoothness. Notes of pure currant and crisp green tomato impart a light, uplifting scent.

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10. Luseta Color Brightening Conditioner

This Luseta Color Brightening Conditioner contains a violet pigment that can make blonde hair or gray hair a truer tone. It eliminates the yellow tones and the brassy tones from the hair while also adding moisture and nourishment. The hair will be soft and moisturized even if color-treated. Coconut oil helps condition and moisturize your hair, while keratin helps to nourish your hair. The nine essential amino acids quinoa contains act as natural strengtheners and protects the hair shaft. They also repair damaged hair. Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in the body, which contributes to healthy hair production.

FAQ

What is the best product for damaged hair?

The best products to repair damaged hair will hydrate, strengthen, and restore your hair. Depending on your hair type, you might find different products work better than others. If you have fine hair, the best damaged-hair repair products might not be heavy oils that weigh down your hair. You might find that the best hair repair products for bleach-damaged hair are unique to the type of hair damage and your hair texture.

How do you fix severely damaged hair?

If you have severely damaged hair, you should talk to a professional hairstylist to find the right hair care routine. In the meantime, avoid putting hot tools on your hair or other harsh chemicals and dyes. Stick to hydrating, nourishing products. In worst-case scenarios, you may need to cut the split ends to let healthy hair grow in its place. 

How long does it take to repair damaged hair?

Everyone’s hair is different, and it might take a lot of patience to see a difference in your hair. If you’re unsure about what products to try, you can browse first-hand reviews from other Flip customers to find the right product for you.